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Faria K.
Major/Minor
Junior, BS in Mechanical Engineering; Concentration in Design
Completed Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) at the Boston, Massachusetts Project Center.
An IQP is often called life-changing by WPI students, requiring teams to delve into a problem that matters to real people.
Project
Faria and the other two members of her team assessed vulnerabilities and emergency power capabilities in wastewater sectors in Massachusetts. Through data collection and interviews, the team created a pamphlet and map prototype of vulnerable facilities to help their sponsor, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), determine the facilities that require the most assistance and decrease the amount of untreated water released into the environment during a power outage.
Reflection
Having grown up right outside of Boston, it was especially rewarding for Faria to see the impact she was bringing to her hometown. She also appreciated the opportunity to apply her knowledge to real-world problems throughout her project work.
She and her teammates had a shared passion for their project, which was evident through their collaboration, and strong connections throughout the experience, something Faria says she valued and hopes to continue in the future.
Hometown
Allston, MA
Major/Minor
BS in Mechanical Engineering; Concentration in Design
Project Advisor(s)
Project Sponsor
Achievements
- Knowing how hard I can push myself to do the best I can in order to succeed in my courses.
- Establishing new, valuable connections through friends and professors.
Aspirations
- Working at a company to solve problems in the local community.
Typical workweek schedule: Boston
Typical weekend schedule
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Participating in a waste water treatment plant tour as part of the project field work
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Taking a guided walking tour of Boston with all of the students from the Boston Project Center
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Commuting on the train to the Boston Project Center with teammates
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Conducting a kick off team meeting in Worcester for the project
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Talking with sponsor contacts at the MassDEP office for the final project presentations
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Participating in a waste water filtration plant tour as part of the project field work
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Joining an architectural boat tour of Boston with all the students from the Boston Project Center
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Enjoying a pizza party in Worcester with Boston Project Center students at the completion of the IQP